Russia has confirmed the delivery of new batches of Krasnopol-M2 laser-guided artillery shells to its frontline forces, according to state media reports. Produced by Rostec’s High Precision Systems, the latest consignments underscore Moscow’s growing emphasis on precision firepower as it seeks to counter Ukrainian counter-battery capabilities and electronic warfare measures.
The announcement, detailed by TASS, reflects an ongoing effort to expand the use of guided munitions to achieve faster and more efficient strikes while conserving ammunition stocks. Rostec’s arms cluster director, Bekhan Ozdoyev, emphasized that such high-precision rounds are “highly needed” in the current operational environment.
Developed by KBP within Rostec’s High Precision Systems, the Krasnopol-M2 is a 152 mm laser-guided projectile employing semi-active laser homing for terminal accuracy. Its deployment in Ukraine, supported by UAVs and forward observers for real-time target designation, allows Russian artillery units to combine precision engagement with rapid repositioning tactics. The system’s compatibility with multiple artillery platforms—from older 2S3 Akatsiya and 2A65 Msta-B guns to modern 2S19 Msta-S, 2S43 Malva, and 2A36 Giatsint-B systems—demonstrates a broad doctrinal shift toward integrating guided fires across Russia’s artillery fleet.
